Wendy Esponge
Lockport, LA, US,LA
Summary
Proficient in inventory management and accounts payable/receivable administration, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced customer satisfaction. Committed to leveraging skills in claims investigation and record-keeping to drive organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk
Associated Grocers
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized and restocked merchandise on store shelves efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided helpful information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Accounting Clerk
Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.
Galliano, Louisiana
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate records for timely payments.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
- Managed accounts payable and received vendor inquiries for resolution.
- Processed payroll for employees using advanced payroll software.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and tax regulations during payroll cycles.
- Managed employee records and updated information in the payroll system.
- Processed insurance claims efficiently and accurately in compliance with company policies.
- Maintained detailed records of client information and policy updates in the database.
- Assisted clients with inquiries regarding coverage details and claim status promptly.
- Reviewed documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy before submission to underwriters.
- Conducted data entry for new policies into the system, ensuring all information was correct.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Thibodaux Regional Health System
Thibodaux, Louisiana
11.2025 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Process payment portals for several vendors
- Enter and work with payroll to ensure all employee reimbursements are processed in a timely manner
- Do daily mail run for all of the accounting and Administration department
- Attend weekly meetings to ensure payables are not incurring finance charges
- Process morning reports for cash of all accounts and departments
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Ensure excel workbooks are accurate for accounting purposes.
- Works closely with purchasing department to match and ensure purchase orders match incoming invoices.
Level 4 Claims Investigator
Saia Motor Freight
Houma, Louisiana
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Conducted thorough investigations of freight claims and damage reports.
- Collaborated with operations teams to gather evidence and documentation.
- Reviewed policies and procedures for compliance with company standards.
- Managed case files, ensuring accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Utilized claims management systems for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Evaluated current processes used by the company for investigating claims in order to identify areas where improvements could be made.
- Maintained accurate records of all investigation activities including notes taken during interviews, photographs taken at accident scenes.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates on their cases.
Pre-K Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Larose, Louisiana
05.2001 - 08.2003
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning.
- Implemented classroom activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student progress through observations and informal assessments.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School
Galliano, LA01-1994
Skills
- Inventory management
- Invoice processing
- Payroll administration
- Claims investigation
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Financial reporting
- Data entry
- Merchandise organization
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Account reviewing
- Payment coding
- Entry verification
- Statement reconciliation
- Problem resolution
- Data inputting
- Transaction verification
- Vendor relations
- Entry recording
- Vendor relationship management
- Account resolution
- Statement review
- Purchase order management
- Vendor engagement
- Payment scheduling
- Process improvement
- Payment processing
- Account reconciliation
- Performance tracking
- Report preparation
- Month-end closing
- Meditech
Skills
- Excel, Microsoft Word and Mass 200
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Thibodaux Regional Health System
11.2025 - Current
Clerk
Associated Grocers
10.2015 - 07.2016
Accounting Clerk
Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.
10.2007 - 01.2011
Level 4 Claims Investigator
Saia Motor Freight
04.2004 - 08.2007
Pre-K Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
05.2001 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School